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63/136 GA

Humanitarian assistance and reconstruction of Liberia

63
Session
Draft symbol A/63/L.45
Adopted symbol 63/136
UN Document 63/136 ↗

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.68 Dec. 11, 2008

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution A/63/L.47 is entitled “Strengthening emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster”. Since the submission of the draft resolution, the following countries have become sponsors: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, …
The Acting President
Draft resolution A/63/L.48 is entitled “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel”. Since the submission of the draft resolution, the following countries have become sponsors: Botswana, Colombia, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Kenya, Saint Lucia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Uruguay. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to ado…
The Acting President
Draft resolution A/63/L.49 is entitled “Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations”. Since the submission of the draft resolution, the following countries have become sponsors: Angola, Armenia, Cambodia, the Republic of Moldova, Mozambique, Pakistan, Thailand and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. May I take it that it is the wish of the …
The Acting President
Draft resolution A/63/L.50 is entitled “Assistance to the Palestinian people”. Since the submission of the draft resolution, the following countries have become sponsors: Belarus, Iceland, Namibia and the United States of America. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution A/63/L.53, as orally revised, is entitled “International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development”. Since the submission of the draft resolution, the following countries have become sponsors: Japan, Mexico and the Russian Federation. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft resolution, as ora…
The Acting President
Before giving the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolutions, I remind delegations that such statements are limited to 10 minutes, and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Tarar (Pakistan)
I take the floor to explain Pakistan’s position on draft resolution A/63/L.48, “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel”. The subject of the draft resolution is important to all of us, and we have therefore joined the consensus. The Government of Pakistan has been taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety, security and protection of humanita…
Mr. Sim (Singapore)
I am taking the floor to explain my delegation’s position on the issue of accountability, as reflected in the seventeenth preambular paragraph and paragraph 19 of draft resolution A/63/L.48, entitled “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel”. Singapore places great importance on ensuring the safety and security of all United Nations personnel in t…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its position on draft resolutions A/63/L.48 and A/63/L.49. The General Assembly has just adopted draft resolution A/63/L.48, entitled “Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel”. Our delegation joined the consensus on the important concepts agreed in the framework of strengthening the coordination of emergency hum…
Mr. González (Costa Rica)
My delegation wishes to explain its position on draft resolution A/63/L.49, entitled “Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations”, and share some thoughts. First, we thank all delegations that worked for consensus on the draft resolution, especially Sweden, as the facilitator. Costa Rica joined the consensus on this important draft resolution, w…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolutions. We shall now hear general statements after the adoption.
Mr. Suárez (Colombia)
My delegation welcomes the draft resolutions adopted under the theme “Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance”. Colombia co-sponsored several of the initiatives presented at this session, including draft resolutions A/63/L.48, A/63/L.49 and A/63/L.53. The guiding principles established in resolution 46/182 define the fundamental framework of humanitarian assistance…
Mr. Sánchez (Mexico)
My delegation expresses its support for and commitment to the draft resolutions adopted on strengthening the coordination of United Nations emergency humanitarian assistance, including special economic assistance, in cases of natural disaster. It is grateful for the interest of all delegations that participated actively in the negotiations. Mexico was a sponsor of some of the draft resolutions. …
The Acting President
I call on the observer for Palestine.
Mr. Hijazi (State of Palestine)
My delegation wishes to make a brief general statement in connection with the adoption of draft resolution A/63/L.50, under sub-item (c). We would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to the delegation of France, which currently holds the presidency of the European Union, for its efforts to reach a consensus on the draft resolution. Through the adoption of draft resolution A…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of China, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Shao Changfeng (China)
China attaches great importance to co-sponsorship. We believe that co-sponsoring draft resolutions is a strong commitment to reflect support and solidarity. China had expressed willingness to co-sponsor draft resolutions A/63/L.45 and AS/63/L.47. I was in the General Assembly Affairs main office yesterday afternoon at about 3.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. trying to sign the co-sponsorship list. It was a gre…
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.
Mr. Botnaru
On behalf of our office, I would like to clarify that unfortunately there is no indication that draft resolution A/63/L.45 was co-sponsored by the delegation of China.
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in general remarks after the decision on draft resolutions. On behalf of the General Assembly, I take this opportunity to thank Ms. Sylvie Lucas, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg, for coordinating the consultations and negotiations on the draft resolutions adopted under agenda item 65. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its…
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